My both to score double saw three out of four teams but Helsingborg failed miserably to beat the bet.

On Tuesday attention turns to the Champions League qualifiers with 12 ties and with help from the Racing and Football Outlook’s excellent stats section I’ve had a close look at the games.

Many of them are mismatches but there a couple of interesting ones such as Maribor v Astana, Sarajevo v Lech Poznan and Trencin v Steaua Bucharest.

For goals the matches to consider are Midtjylland on their Champions League debut against Gibraltar minnows Lincoln Red Imps, Bulgarian champs Ludogorets at home to Moldovans Milsami and Partizan Belgrade against Georgians Dila Gori.

Irish champs Crusaders face a tough test at Albanians Skenderbeu who came through two ties last season before losing to BATE on away goals.

And Welsh champs TNS are in action on their plastic pitch at home to Hungarians Videoton who arrive without their two first-choice keepers and not a lot up front. It’s difficult to predict how TNS will fare against better opposition than they face week in week out but they put away B36 Torshavn 6-2 on aggregate and will be feeling confident. TNS draw no bet at 13-8 with bet365 tempts me for a 1pt Super Single.

The concensus seems to be with Slovakian champs Trencin who have warmed up nicely with a couple of good friendly wins against a Steaua side who lost in the Romanian Supercup at the weekend to Targu Mures. One concern is Trencin’s title win was built on an almost flawless home record and this match has been moved to Zilina where they played Europa League ties last season.

Lech Poznan were Supercup winners against Legia Warsaw at the weekend and travel to face Vincent Tan’s Sarajevo. Lech crashed out the Europa League last season to Stjarnan and will be out to improve on that showing and should do so as they are champions and an improved team.

For the second Super Single it’s another double – Midtjylland -2 against the Red Imps and Ludogorets -1 against Milsami. There are minnows and then there are the Red Imps and the fact they’re playing in the Champions League qualifiers is a joke really.

They beat another giant of the game in Santa Coloma 2-1 on aggregate to reach this stage but last season lost 5-2 to HB Torshavn in their only away tie. It’s a big night for the Danes who are playing their first Cl tie and as long as they don’t have ring rust they should win by at least three.

Ludogerets were super in the Champions League last season, qualifying then making life tough for the likes of Liverpool, Real Madrid and Basel in the group stage. They have some quality players and should win well as long as they get into gear early and shake off friendly defeats suffered to Lokomotiv Moscow and Sparta Prague.

Elsewhere there are another raft of friendlies including Thailand All Stars v Liverpool, AZ v Dundee Utd and QPR v Monaco. After selling another of their top players, Nadir Ciftci to Celtic, United were hammered 4-0 by Vitesse at the weekend and you have to fear for them if AZ, who have netted 13 goals in two friendlies against weak opposition, field a strong team. However, best price AZ for now is 1-4 at bet365.

[email protected], I’m not putting it up on the tips because I’m not staying up for the game but I like the look of Panama to score against a USA side already through and making changes. Pays 4-6 at William Hill. I’d also consider Panama draw no bet at 3-1 at bet365 as they need a result but before putting down hard cash on that I’d want to see Klinsmann’s team.

USA make hard work against any side, both games in this cup have seen the losing side have better/more chances at the US goal so like Mr F, if changes are made I’d fancy Panama to score but I’d still take BTTS over just the Panama goal. US have depth even if the likes of Dempsey etc don’t play. One name to look out for is Wondolowski.

Malmo tomorrow for me. Watched Zalgiris a few times on their YouTube streams and although they’re winning the Lithuania league they are suspect of letting a goal in (lost aginst two teams in the top four away from home) plus Malmo play on the old artificial carpet. If Malmo sort out their finishing abilities from the weekend it could be 4 or 5.

I can’t get prices for a TNS goal but if I was a backer of the WDW I’d be tempted on the TNS DC @ EVS. Thought maybe Mr F might even pick that one for a SS. Another case of a plastic pitch with Videoton going off the boil.

Looking forward to seeing what Morales can do, apparently he’s a good player! I just feel if they defend like they did against Haiti they could have issues, but goals for the USA should come with Zardes and Wondo upfront.

Now now Nick we don’t do hindsight round here haha, took Perez first game and he didn’t score so typically does tonight. Bedoya could have squared Zardes in on their first chance but shot from the by line.

Very true Jack. USA rarely win easy though. I wouldn’t say this team they’ve put out is that bad either. But when you look around Europe or the world for that matter, what team is playing brilliant? Not many. Could argue Chile have been the best side since the World Cup.

I reckon there will be one or two changes at half time, need another option in attack Bradley prefers to be the playmaker than actually joining the attack. I’d swap Bradley to CDM and sub Dempsey/Mix on for Beckerman.

Valur u19s v fjolnir u19s tonight
goal line not up yet but think will be over 4.5. Would definately have a go on that. Fjolnir scoring ridiculous amount of goals lately. Theres been 21 goals in their last 3 games

Morning guys. A bundle of possibilities in Iceland again today however I am waiting on Sweden U21 market to appear. Will update with odds as soon as but am going to go for Hammarby and Utsiken U21 games with IBV v Afturelding U19 in Iceland for my overs treble.

System also identified Afturelding woman, Angelholms U21 and Valur, Keflavik and Fylkir U19 games for overs too if anyone is feeling brave.

Top tips are up – it would be easy to go mad tonight but I’m being fairly cautious. Teams in pre-season can’t be trusted as we’ve already noticed with the Europa League. Off to walk the dug then take the boy for 9 holes.

Morning Gents.
TNS-Videoton.
Videoton won the Hungarian league last season.
After the management replaced the Portuguese coach and they have a new french one.
They lost more of the friendlies and also lost the Hungarian Super Cup against Ferencvaros..0:3..Played very poorly..
The first and second goalkeeper had a problem with the paperwork so they missed to travel with the team..Probably they start a young team goalkeeper today( Gabor P )who never payed in the Hungarian first league before..
They sold the top goalscorer after the season (Nikolics )and didn’t replace him with a quality player..

anyone having a go on the Liverpool friendly? line ups have been announced now on twitter, they are playing with 2 different line ups for each half, the 2nd half line up in particular is strong still undecided as to whether there will be goals in this one

Thanks for the info on Videoton guys. I was looking at them for tonight but did not realise about the gk situation. I was going to pair in a double with Lech Poznan. Looks like Poznan single to win for me tonight.

Think afc dons look a decent price(10-11) tonight
at conference south Basingstoke (2 leagues difference )
it says on the dons website that they are sending a strong squad including today’s new signing lyle taylor who was prolific at Falkirk before spells at sheff utd and scunthorpe

I have taken dons to win 10-11 and dons htft 11-5

also looking into the other friendlies for favourable team news as there can be some value to be had inrunning)

A long way away. I think there might be a bit of value in BATE tomorrow. I think Dundalk should be way beyond 7.5 price wise.

BUT…

Hope springs eternal, I thikn Dundalk are possibly the best LOI team I have ever seen now and Stephen Kenny masterminded a 0-0 for Derry City against PSG a number of years back.

If he can do that with a fairly decent Derry side what can he manage with an excellent Dundalk side?

BATE though? Just too strong, worst draw Dundalk could have got. They would have a better chance against Celtic. 2-0 fairly easy I should think but I wont be backing it cause I’ll be cheering them on 😉

Late today sorry guys but goal line too high in Sweden so had a rethink and managed to find a site with enough stats on Finnish Kolmonen to give me a third game and a little more value. First time there though so tread with caution and only go with 5 points.

I thought I will share my today’s selections with you hoping for a word of comment or two

How many people know which team is current Gibraltar champion? I now know that the team is called Lincoln Red Imps F.C. and it is a semi-professional club. Thanks to 0-0 draw at home and 1-2 win away they made it through the previous round eliminating one of the best Andorran teams in recent times – FC Santa Colona Today however, it should be a completely different story as Lincoln is facing 2014/2015 Danish Superliga champions – FC Midtjylland – in an away game. I think that Midtjylland will want to get a great advantage in this game (especially because it is a home game for them) and then play with second squad in the rematch. Danish champions to hammer Lincoln is my first selection.

Polish champions Lech Poznan travel to Bosnia for what may be a close game with Sarajevo. Poznan are 1.85 favourites, they won the domestic SuperCup beating their biggest rivals Legia 3-1 and confirmed their good form in a friendly game against APOEL (3-0). Sarajevo won their league being undefeated at home and with their fans being known as very supportive, Lech may struggle to win but at the same time they scored 13 goals in last 5 matches, so their attacking skills cannot be unnoticed. My view on this game is that Poznan will score and Sarajevo will reply with a significant help of their fans. 2.20 for both teams scoring seems worth trying.

Sarajevo – Lech Poznan – Both teams to score (odds: 2.20)

“Spare Change” Bet

If you have a fiver and looking for another selection, I would recommend betting on a game in Peru. It’s 1st vs. 17th in the table there and on paper there can be only one winner. What I think is worth mentioning is that the league leaders, Garcilaso, conceded 10 goals in 9 games and bottom of the table Leon De Huanuco scored 5 in 4 away games. Bookies are offering a crazy price of 2.68 for both teams scoring today and if you have a spare change you may want to try that. When these 2 teams last met it was a cup game and it ended 1-2.

Great shout on the Peru game. How often it is that the main beta let you down and the spare change bet comes in? Hoping that the btts lands for you in Sarajevo Lech game. Sarajevo looking the better team from what I saw.

I flagged Monaco yday. Having being such great odds at 3/4. Didn’t have time to check team news but let’s face it….There boot cleaners could beat qpr. Only finished 1-0 mind. But bookies cocked up there. Thought they knew something

Craneguy, the Norwich team is a mixture of 1st teamers, and reserve players. They are playing two separate teams, one 1st half, and a different 11 second half, but both experienced. I would expect at least 6/7 nil. Ps, just want to say how much I love this site,I just wish I could contribute a bit more, keep up the good work lads.

Mr F just a wee update on the vouchers i won i managed to turn them into £120 cash so at least i won some money of them so what was that link you had for donations to your daughters trip abroad for the aid project so i can give a bit back ?

What do we all think to Man Utd winning a trophy this season (15/16)? It includes, Champs League, Premier League, Europa League, FA Cup and League Cup. It’s currently 2/1 (3.00) with Skybet. I think it’s good value considering who they’ve managed to buy?! Any agree/disagree?

Shibby, I don’t see them winning the league (Chelsea again) or Champions League. Last season van Gaal wasn’t interested in the League Cup and that will be the case with the Europa League if they drop out so for me that just leaves the FA Cup.